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The Decline of the West - Volume 1 published in 1917, Volume 2 in 1922 - has exercised and challenged opinion ever since. It was a huge undertaking by Oswald Spengler (1880-1936), formerly an unpublished historian and philosopher who set out to radically reconsider history - the rise and fall of world civilisations and their cultures. His primary view was to reject the established Eurocentric paradigm (ancient/classical, Medieval - and, following the Renaissance - modern) and to take a totally new perspective.

"The Greatest Story Ever ToldDispute over land and kingdom may lie at the heart of this story of war between cousins-the Pandavas and the Kouravas-but the Mahabharata is about conflicts of dharma. These conflicts are immense and various, singular and commonplace. Throughout the epic, characters...

Programa dedicado a aquellos que, interesados en los medios, noticias y redes sociales, tienen insomnio o dificultad para conciliar el sueño. El programa trata sobre la creatividad y la representación en los medios. Contado todo ello suavemente, el programa tiene dos objetivos: Uno, que te quedes dormido. Dos que te interese mucho y regreses por la mañana a escuchar lo que te perdiste anoche.

Programa dedicado a aquellos que, interesados en los medios, noticias y redes sociales, tienen insomnio o dificultad para conciliar el sueño. El programa trata sobre la creatividad y la representación en los medios. Contado todo ello suavemente, el programa tiene dos objetivos: Uno, que te quedes dormido. Dos que te interese mucho y regreses por la mañana a escuchar lo que te perdiste anoche.

Writer, broadcaster and recovering comedian Natalie Haynes mixes comedy and conversation to bring the ancient world entertainingly up to date in these four radio series. Each episode sees her profiling a key figure from ancient Greece and Rome, and, aided by her special guests, creating a stand-up show around them.

Dive into a captivating collection of ancient tales from the enchanting Western regions of Britain, as recounted by the talented Lyonesse, a pseudonym for George Basil Barham. Experience these timeless stories, once shared along the routes of the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, now brought to life with a fresh perspective.

Dive into the tumultuous history of the First Anglo–Afghan War, a fierce conflict waged between British India and Afghanistan from 1839 to 1842. This war was not only a pivotal moment in the 19th-century Great Game—a struggle for dominance in Central Asia between the United Kingdom and Russia—but also marked one of the most significant setbacks to British authority following the establishment of the British Raj by the East India Company. Join us as we unravel the complexities and consequences of this early imperial clash. (Summary by Phil)

'I would be most unhappy to think that any part of this memoir should be cut on grounds of 'decency', for those bits are essential....' So begins the lively true story of aristocrat and travel writer Roderic Fenwick Owen. Born in 1921, Fenwick Owen had an extraordinary life, which careered between some of the biggest moments in history and took him to the ends of the earth, meeting (and even living with) some of the 20th century's most well-known people along the way, including Eisenhower, Jackson Pollock, Christopher Lee and Sean Connery.

For centuries, the story of Adam and Eve has resonated richly through the corridors of art, literature, and theology. But for most moderns, taking it at face value is incongruous. Author John Walton explores the ancient Near Eastern context of Genesis 2-3, creating space for a faithful reading of Scripture along with full engagement with science for a new way forward in the human origins debate.

For those looking for "a taste of Plato", this audiobook is ideal. It includes the full text of "Apology" and "Crito" as well as the first two books of Plato's monumental Republic.

1.2.3 Hoppa! – En podd om livet inom och utanför frikyrkliga samfundVälkommen till 1.2.3 Hoppa!, en podcast som utforskar livet inom och utanför frikyrkliga samfund i Sverige. Med oss som värdar har vi Adam och Magdalena. Adam är den som ställer de nyfikna frågorna och har en begränsad kunskap om kristendomen, medan Magdalena är en före detta medlem i ett av Sveriges många frireligiösa samfund och delar med sig av sina insikter och erfarenheter.I varje avsnitt dyker vi ner i olika aspekter av frikyrklighet – från de dagliga rutinerna och traditionerna till de djupare ...

“BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF THE 20TH CENTURY.” —Time Volume 1 of the gripping epic masterpiece, Solzhenitsyn's chilling report of his arrest and interrogation, which exposed to the world the vast bureaucracy of secret police that haunted Soviet society. Features a new foreword by Anne...

In this collection, Melvyn Bragg surveys how English has evolved over 1,000 years. He starts by looking at the disappearance of old dialects like that of Cumbria, and how English has been enriched by foreign languages, from Latin and Old French to dozens more as conquest, trade and immigration played their part in recent centuries. He also examines new coinages, puns and wordplay; how accents and social class are entwined; swear words; attempts to stop the evolution of language in its tracks and, lastly, the many varieties of English that are spoken around the world today.

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Berry N.S.W Australia is the No. 1 favourite town for tourists. Most don't know the history of the region. It was a vital centre of the dairying industry in Australia throughout the 20th century. Twin brothers Ted & Tom Walsh from Far Meadow (Berry) who moved to Jamberoo and perfected a new dairy breed-'The Australian Illawarra Shorthorn" in the early 20th century. It led in milk production for many years and it's bulls and later AI (Artificial insemination) were in great demand. An AI Centre was established in Berry in the 50s with visitors learning the technology & breeds from all around the...

The incredible saga of Hannibal and his invasion of Italy in 218 B.C. is the subject of this third volume of Livy's magnificent history. As only Livy can describe it, we are swept into the era of the Second Punic War and given a ringside view of the leadership of both sides. The stirring account of Hannibal crossing the Alps, the brutal description of Cannae, and the relentless Roman siege of Syracuse are some of the highlights of this remarkable story.

The Turning: River Road (Season 3) is about Lindsay Tornambe who at 13 years old, was chosen by the leader of her family’s cult for a special role. She became one of the youngest Maidens of River Road Fellowship in rural Minnesota. After a ritualistic ceremony that married her and other girls to their leader, she endured more than a decade of mental and physical abuse, hidden from outsiders. But Lindsay and a friend decided to escape. They became the whistleblowers who prompted an international manhunt in 2014. It would bring the entire cult crumbling to the ground. A ten-part series from ...

It's two girls against one weird world. Join us as we talk about some of the world's craziest mysteries, from disappearances to cryptozoology to conspiracy theories to even aliens!

A (crime) documentary recap podcast like no other! Join besties, and Black British babes, Beedie and Fourens as they recap your favourite documentaries with a little alcohol and a lot of laughs! They cover a range of documentaries and discuss the impact of any crimes and underlying themes. They also let you know which docs you should definitely watch (and which ones aren’t worth your time). Get in touch! Social media: tiktok.com/2girls1docpodcast instagram.com/2girls1doc twitter.com/2girls1doc facebook.com/2girls1doc 2girls1doc@gmail.com

A New York Rangers Podcast by 2 die-hard fans Shawn Stein and Jonathan "Roc" Papadimitrios. We aim to bring you insightful guests, information, and offer our opinions on the Rangers.